Magnificent reproduction of 1788 folio of Hepplewhite furnishings. Classic, highly valued work depicts chairs, stools, sofas, sideboards, beds, pedestals, desks, bookcases, tables, chests of drawers, wardrobes, fire screens, many other items. 128 plates.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Old Furniture: Understanding the Craftsman’s Art (Second, Revised Edition) by Nancy A. Smith Profusely illustrated guide to determining authenticity, real age of furniture. Paneling and modeling, veneers, restorations, fakes, much more. Over 250 illustrations. "Informative [and] well-written." — Antiques.
Authentic Georgian Furniture Designs: Universal System of Household Furniture, 1762 by William Ince, John Mayhew Over 300 finely engraved designs for parlor chairs, claw tables, sideboards, desks, bookcases, writing tables, candlestands, couches, and much more. A magnificent sourcebook for antique collectors, craftworkers, artists, and cultural historians.
Windsor Chairs by Wallace Nutting 100 different types of Windsor chairs and other furniture. Full-page photos of side chairs, armchairs, comb-backs, writing-arm chairs, babies' high-backs and low chairs, settees, love seats, stools, and tables. Informative text.
